National_Unity_Party_(Philippines)

National Unity Party (Philippines)

National Unity Party (Philippines)

Political party in the Philippines

The National Unity Party (NUP) (Filipino: Partido ng Pambansang Pagkakaisa) is a political party in the Philippines. The party was formed in 2010 by former members of Lakas-Kampi CMD who broke away after internal discontent within the party. From 2016 to 2022, the party was part of the PDP–Laban-led coalition in the House of Representatives, the Coalition for Change.[2][3]

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The party was accredited by the Commission of Elections as a national party in a resolution dated October 5, 2011.[4]

On September 26, 2012, the party held its first national convention where they announced support for Team PNoy for the 2013 elections, however most NUP members ultimately supported the United Nationalist Alliance, especially Garcia.

Ideology and positions

According to the party's constitution, NUP's principles include the following: belief in God; sovereignty of the state, national interest and democracy; social justice and responsibility; and environmental awareness.[5]

  • Chairman: Ronaldo V. Puno
  • Vice-chairman for Local Government: Alberto Garcia
  • Vice-chairman for Political Affairs: Vacant
  • Vice-chairman for External Affairs: Romeo Acop
  • Vice-chairman for Internal Affairs: Rep. Roberto Puno, Deputy Speaker House of Representative, 1st District of Antipolo
  • National President: Vacant
  • Secretary-General: Rep. Narciso Bravo Jr., 1st District of Masbate
  • Treasurer: Rep. Luis A. Ferrer IV, 6th District of Cavite
  • Deputy Secretary-General for Political Affairs: Reginald Velasco
  • Deputy Secretary-General for Public Affairs: Brian S. Yamsuan
  • Deputy Secretary-General for Administration: Rex L. De La Cruz

List of party chairmen

  • Pablo P. Garcia (2011–2013)
  • Ronaldo Puno (2013–present)

Elected members

District Representatives

Partylist allies

Governors

  • Ma. Jocelyn V. Bernos – Abra (NUP candidate in 2016, ASENSO candidate since 2019, Vice-Governor of Abra since 2022)
  • Rhodora J. Cadiao – Antique
  • Roel R. Degamo – Negros Oriental
  • Albert Raymond S. Garcia – Bataan
  • Rashidin H. Matba – Tawi Tawi
  • Santiago B. Cane Jr. – Agusan del Sur
  • Daniel R. Fernando – Bulacan
  • Arthur R. Defensor, Jr. - Iloilo
  • Juanito Victor C. Remulla Jr. - Cavite

Mayors

Electoral performance

Presidential and vice presidential elections

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Legislative elections

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  1. [n 1]
    NUP endorsed Bongbong Marcos for president.
  2. [n 2]
    NUP endorsed Sara Duterte for vice president.

References

  1. [1]
    "Who to Vote For? Get to Know the Political Parties in the Philippines". Esquiremag.ph.
  2. [2]
    "NUP seals alliance with PDP–Laban". Rappler. Retrieved July 22, 2018.
  3. [3]
    Ager, Maila. "NUP, Duterte's PDP–Laban formalize alliance". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 22, 2018.
  4. [4]
    Rosario, Ben (November 10, 2011). "National Unity Party accredited". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on April 6, 2012. Retrieved November 14, 2011.
  5. [5]
    "National Unity Party". nup.org.ph. Retrieved July 22, 2018.
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